Rare Stones of Liuzhou Win a Place Worldwide

The time gone by has become constant memory in everyone’s heart. When you leave home to take adventure in another city， you may miss your hometown. Home preserves our nostalgia. The rooms and alleys load with the old stories of grandparents， and every brick witnesses the growth of the kids. Nostalgia is among our daily entertainment： Craftsman in the old alley， amiable granny and the neighborhoods with helping hands… All parts of life are sentimentally attached to our homeland. For those natives of Liuzhou， only the taste of a bowl of Snail Rice Noodles， or a glimpse of the hauntingly beautiful stones can recall the memory buried deep in their hearts.

One said stones nourish man and woman is made of water. It is only when you visit Liuzhou that you realize the truth of this and the fantastic stones in Liuzhou will help you find the answer. Known as China’s “City of Stones”， the city is famous for the saying — “Liuzhou’s rare stones captivate the world”.

In this universe， everything has its own life， even stones， trees or mountains. The sage said the beauty often waits for discovery， and some of them are just below the surface. For centuries， stones have been collected for many purposes， from utilitarian to decorative. Man has been fascinated by stones’ stability and enduring qualities throughout history， for stones are associated with longevity and immortality. The aesthetics of stone are shown in small details： Variations in texture， shadings of color， and nearly invisible nuances of shape. These differences distinguish an ordinary stone from a fine stone.

In China， stone appreciation has been an art over one thousand years. During the Tang Dynasty （618-907）， it was said that a garden could not be beautiful without such stones. Dating back to the Han Dynasty （202 BC- 220 AD）， Chinese temples were firstly decorated with stones. Later， those larger stones were placed in the gardens， while smaller stones were carried by people or displayed indoors for meditation and beauty.

At Liuzhou’s regularly-held Stone Festival， a large group of stone fans will gather here to communicate and exchange ideas， make friends and enjoy the gathering. There are thousands of stone vendors in Liuzhou where is also known as the largest stone distribution center in Southeast Asia， and you will be enchanted by the amazing creation of the nature. For those interested in learning more about the art of viewing stones， there are simple skills and techniques that can be easily adopted to enhance enjoyment and find prized stones specimens： Geographic locations， river patterns speed， gear and more. During the festival， you can experience not only the amazing elegance of those rare stones but also the deep cultural heritage of Liuzhou. At the same time， potential business opportunities maybe are waiting for you.

Rare stones can be collected anytime and anywhere — whether you are specifically hunting for specimens， or unexpectedly， during an unrelated outing. How many times have you found a special stone that seemed like a rare treasure for yourself？ Perhaps you have all been rare stone collectors longer than you realize.